Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in ASUS RT-N53 Router
CVE-2019-20082
9.8CRITICAL
Summary
The ASUS RT-N53 router is susceptible to a buffer overflow attack that can be triggered by sending a specially crafted request with overly long parameters in the Advanced_LAN_Content.asp page. Specifically, parameters lan_dns1_x and lan_dns2_x can be manipulated to exploit this vulnerability, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to significant security risks for users.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved